1 Cash - Chunxi Yuanbao; Tong; original writing; iron ND
1173 year| Iron | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Empire of China |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Southern Song dynasty › Xiaozong (宋孝宗) (1162-1189) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1173 |
| Value | 1 Cash |
| Currency | Cash (621-1912) |
| Composition | Iron |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round with a square hole |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#216996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
One Chinese ideogram above.
Script: Chinese (traditional, regular script)
Lettering: 同
Translation:
Tong
Tong'an (mint)
Edge
Plain
Comment
For the first six days of the Chunxi era, Chunxi was written like 纯熙 rather than 淳熙.The original writing is only known on coins with the Tong mintmark. Obviously, casting at that mint started right away, although it is possible they continued casting with this writing past the six days (it would have taken time for the news of the new writting to reach them, and to change the molds).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Cash - Chunxi (Yuanbao; Tong; original writing; iron) ND (1173) from Empire of China made of Iron is that it was used as a form of currency during the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), which was a time of great economic growth and cultural achievement in China. The coin's design features a unique combination of characters and symbols that reflect the cultural and political values of the time. Additionally, the use of iron as the material for the coin was a significant innovation in coinage technology, as it was more durable and resistant to counterfeiting than previous materials such as copper or silver.
